Bedtime Inspirational Stories: 50 Amazing Black People Who Changed the World highlights the achievements and stories of fifty notable women and men from the 18th century to today. Some were born slaves, some grew up in poverty, and some had physical or emotional challenges. Some were born many years ago, and some are still with us. The stories in the book include those of political activists, scientists, artists, musicians, inventors, businesspeople, Nobel prize winners, and more. Every single one of these individuals overcame adversities and changed the world, building a way for others to live better lives. Each one worked hard and maintained self-confidence, even when others expressed doubt or said their dreams couldn't be achieved.
Instant Best Seller in African American Children's BooksAward-winning author L. A. Amber - Featuring the following Black Heroes: - Kamala Harris - Chadwick Boseman - Kobe Bean Bryant - John Lewis - Robert Smalls - Charlotte E. Ray - Charles Henry Turner - W.E.B. Du Bois - Annie Turnbo Malone - Garrett Augustus Morgan - Marshall "Major" Taylor - Nannie Helen Burroughs - Benjamin O. Davis Sr. - Alma Thomas - Augusta Savage - Edward Kennedy "Duke" Ellington - Langston Hughes - Flemmie Pansy Kittrell - Pauli Murray -Mahalia Jackson - Bayard Rustin - Dorothy Irene Height - Gordon Buchanan Parks - Jesse Owens - Gwendolyn Elizabeth Brooks - Jacob Lawrence - Katherine Johnson - Margaret S. Collins - Alice Coachman - Ousmane Sembène - Sammy Davis Jr. - Althea Gibson - Alvin Ailey - Willie Mays - Claudette Colvin - Arthur Robert Ashe Jr. - Diana Ross - August Wilson - Philip Emeagwali - Ruby Bridges - Walter Payton - Debi Thomas - Michael Duane Johnson - Lisa Leslie - Mahershala Ali - Ibram X. Kendi - LeBron Raymone James - Lauren Ashley Underwood - Stephen Curry - Maya Moore These emotionally charged short bios have touching and powerful life lessons that go into a child's soul as they search for their place in the world. With the same commitment to continue inspiring our kids, we are very excited to introduce Bedtime Inspirational Stories - 50 Trailblazing Black Heroes who Made History (Volume 3).This fun and inspiring collection of influential stories provides fifty illustrated examples of strong, independent role models, all of whom had a profound impact on the world. Readers will learn about their fascinating life and legacy. Against all odds, these black heroes show kids, teens, and adults that we can also aspire to live heroically ourselves. Each story features its own life lesson alongside a positive message, complemented by vivid, compelling art and quotes. At the end of the book, we have included a mindfulness exercises.
Best Seller in African American Children's Books These emotionally charged short bios have touching and powerful life lessons that go into a child's soul as they search for their place in the world. With the same commitment to continue inspiring our kids, we are very excited to introduce Bedtime Inspirational Stories: 50 Black Leaders Who Made History (Volume 2). As with Volume 1, this book highlights the achievements and stories of notable black leaders who made history from the eighteenth century to today. Our goal is to teach kids about black history while inspiring and creating the sparks of greatness and elevation that our kids need. The stories in the book include those of political activists, scientists, artists, musicians, inventors, and athletes. They are written in a fun, anecdotal way, incorporating the information that interests children the most, which is the most effective method to influence kids to read. Every single one of these individuals overcame adversities and changed the world, building a way for others to live better lives. Each one worked hard and maintained self-confidence, even when others expressed doubt or said their dreams couldn't be achieved. This is a book that will benefit readers of all ages, races, and genders. It is a treasure to keep for life. This fun and inspiring collection of influential stories provides fifty illustrated examples of strong, independent role models, all of whom had a profound impact on the world. Readers will learn about their fascinating life and legacy. Against all odds, these black heroes show kids, teens, and adults that we can also aspire to live heroically ourselves. Each story features its own life lesson alongside a positive message, complemented by vivid, compelling art and quotes. At the end of the book we have included a Gratitude Journal in order help kids, as well as adults, to refocus on what we have instead of what we lack.
I am human I am a work in progress Striving to be the best version of ME From the picture book dream team behind I Am Yoga and I Am Peace comes the third book in their wellness series: I Am Human. A hopeful meditation on all the great (and challenging) parts of being human, I Am Human shows that it’s okay to make mistakes while also emphasizing the power of good choices by offering a kind word or smile or by saying “I’m sorry.” At its heart, this picture book is a celebration of empathy and compassion that lifts up the flawed fullness of humanity and encourages children to see themselves as part of one big imperfect family—millions strong.
Living in modern society is difficult enough for adults. Your children, however, are presented with challenges unlike any others in our history. Many lack the experience and inner fortitude to handle those pressures and never reach their full potential. All of the heroes inside Bedtime Inspirational Stories For Kids were all challenged in ways that make most normal humans quiver and shake. Whether physically, spiritually, or emotionally, these men and women were challenged to their very limits and found the strength to persevere and become the best versions of themselves they could ever hope to be, for the good of all. Some were born slaves and spent the rest of their lives fighting the institution. Others were born in poverty and rose out of their circumstances to scale incredible heights. Many were made to believe they weren't intelligent enough to be of much use, yet still possessed wisdom enough for ten lesser persons. Then, of course, there was Martin Luther King, Jr., who...well, let's save Martin for last, for he was a personage worth waiting for. None of the challenges and problems facing any of us mean anything. The men and women of this book show us very clearly that what matters is what is inside our hearts. Your child will be inspired to do something better, be something better because the heroes in this book are real, and their triumphs are likewise real. With this book, we would like to invite you and your child to begin a journey towards a brighter and better future. They will go to bed feeling good about themselves and their world and be more ready to take on the next day when they wake up. Help instil in your child a sense that he or she has what it takes to do something special with his or her time, no matter the odds. The heroes they will read about are the perfect role models to teach your children the right lessons and show them the strength, right at their fingertips, they can use to do what's best for themselves and the world around them. Thіѕ bedtime ѕtоrуbооk іѕ еѕресіаllу grеаt for traveling, bеdtіmе, аnd listening aloud аt hоmе. Please enjoy thеѕе grеаt ѕtоrіеѕ for kids, children, and toddlers. They hеlр kіdѕ learn to read аnd mаkе excellent bеdtіmе ѕtоrіеѕ!
Move aside history-it's time for inspirational stories. Help your child develop strong self-esteem and confidence: We Are Masters of Our Destiny. Bedtime Inspirational Stories... celebrates the achievements of the amazing black heroes who have paved the way for the future. Celebrate some inspiring and powerful black people who changed the world. which highlights the achievements and stories of black women and men in the world. Some were born many years ago, and some are still with us. Some were born slaves, some grew up in poverty, and some had physical or emotional challenges. The stories in the book include those of political activists, scientists, artists, musicians, inventors, businesspeople, Nobel prize winners, and more. Organized chronologically and meticulously researched, this book provides an educational look at the prominent role that these individuals played and how their varied talents, ideas, and expertise contributed to World history. Each story ends with questions, which will get children thinking about such topics as persistence, courage, and kindness. If you and your child enjoyed famous black people of everything, your child will love reading Bedtime Inspirational Stories.
We all face adversity, setbacks, and stress in our everyday lives. In Happy Stories!, you will learn from people who have faced various hardships and have chosen to achieve happiness in spite of their circumstances.
Where will your dreams take you tonight? When it's time to snuggle in, this beautiful story is sure to fill every child with a sense of wonder. A rhyming, inspirational journey to lull little ones to sleep, and spark a bright future where a splash of imagination and a dash of effort can make anything possible. Grown-ups will love reading this story night after night, appreciating the positive messages and ideas, and children will drift off to sleep with their minds filled with endless possibilities this wonderful world can bring. Cherish bedtime together and... ♥ DREAM BIG DREAMS. ♥
Twenty-five fun, enjoyable and easy to read inspirational short stories that uncover the source of happiness and joy inside of you. These stories point to a new way of thinking where you can be free from negativity and live a more grounded, joyful and easier life. There are many inspirational characters to meet and enjoy, including: Bertram, who is experiencing a strange kind of burglary. They are looking for his peace of mind, and they can't seem to find it. Arthur, a man of supernatural powers who is still in search of the only boy born without the ability to worry, a lion who is pleased to meet a man who has lost his old identity, and the men who are finding great difficulty opening the box with "Happiness Is Inside" written on it. Enter a world where one girl finds the key to breaking free from a life of constant communication using only screens and keyboards, meet a bird who does not understand unhappiness, and meet a man who is under threat from the story-snatcher removing his past. Learn from a frog who finds joy in a swamp, find what dwells behind the market stall named "The End Of Your Problems", and join a man who learns to put down all of the useless heavy baggage that he has been carrying for so long. There is a new mask being worn around town with a mind of its own, a bee who finally finds what he was looking for, when he eventually stops searching, and a powerful and caring creature dwelling in the forest who is not as mythical as the children thought. The creature called the Earthman shares his knowledge with them, and the children begin to develop new powers of their own... These well-written, inspirational short stories are like the good fables of old, each with a unique and powerful message of their own, showing you that happiness, connection and joy are waiting to be uncovered within you. Read the full book and experience it for yourself... Happiness Is Inside: 25 Inspirational Short Stories For Greater Peace Of Mind Previously published as "Spiritual Short Stories" and "Inner Peace Fables"
THE SENSATIONAL NO.1 BESTSELLER 'The definitive book of the year in our house, for both parents and offspring' Maggie O'Farrell, Guardian Books of the Year 'Absolutely beautiful - get one for yourself and one to inspire a woman in your life' Stylist 'In an ideal world, not only would mothers read this aloud to their daughters, but teachers would read it to schoolboys' Sunday Times What if the princess didn't marry Prince Charming but instead went on to be an astronaut? What if the jealous step sisters were supportive and kind? And what if the queen was the one really in charge of the kingdom? Illustrated by sixty female artists from every corner of the globe, Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls introduces us to one hundred remarkable women and their extraordinary lives, from Ada Lovelace to Malala, Amelia Earhart to Michelle Obama. Empowering, moving and inspirational, these are true fairy tales for heroines who definitely don't need rescuing.
